How can I upgrade my iPhone X to iOS 17?

I have an iPhone X and would like to download several apps that require iOS 17.0 or later.


I currently have iOS 16.7.11 on my phone. Automatic updates are on, but it has not automatically updates rolls to iOS 17. How do I make my phone update to iOS 17?


thank you!




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Original Title: Can’t download ios 17

iPhone X, 16

Posted on Jun 27, 2025 6:58 AM

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Posted on Jun 27, 2025 7:04 AM

Hello~ Your iPhone X can’t be updated to iOS 17 or beyond. You need a newer model iPhone capable of running a higher iOS than 16 which you are currently on. Shop for a newer iPhone…


Buy iPhone - Apple


Refurbished iPhone Deals - Apple


Or read below should you choose a purchase outside of Apple…



The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying a Used iPad/iPhone


~Katana-San~

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Jun 27, 2025 7:04 AM in response to 10kellem

Hello~ Your iPhone X can’t be updated to iOS 17 or beyond. You need a newer model iPhone capable of running a higher iOS than 16 which you are currently on. Shop for a newer iPhone…


Buy iPhone - Apple


Refurbished iPhone Deals - Apple


Or read below should you choose a purchase outside of Apple…



The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying a Used iPad/iPhone


~Katana-San~

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